00:00Public Rory is not just where I live. It's the very hearty of my stories.
00:06My life here as a resident, a journalist and a mum are not separate.
00:11They're beautifully and wonderfully entwined.
00:15A couple of weeks ago I was out to dinner on a Thursday night with my family at a local pub.
00:21During dinner an unexpected patron walked in the doors.
00:25A koala decided to join Thirsty Thursday.
00:29This made a follow up story online for the Port Macquarie News
00:34with an important message from koala experts explaining about what to do in that situation.
00:40And the Koala Conservation Australia shared my story on their Facebook page
00:45to engage a wide audience of readers.
00:49Inspiration for another story came while I was strolling along Shelley Beach in Port Macquarie.
00:56An unusual fog had rolled in over the coast creating a spooky sort of atmosphere.
01:03While standing on the beach I also saw an amazing weather event called a fog bow, which is similar to a rainbow.
01:11I took some pictures and also did a piece to camera while I was there to explain why this was an amazing event to witness.
01:19My children are also a daily source of inspiration.
01:23I've done stories about their wonderful male educators at their preschool and also listed our top ten favourite parks where we go regularly.
01:34As an explainer for people who might be looking for inspiration with ways to entertain their kids during the school holidays.
01:41And when we truly need to switch off, nothing beats getting in our caravan and exploring one of the beautiful destinations along our coastline.
01:49These aren't just family holidays, they're actually scouting missions for future stories.
01:56And every caravan park tells a story, whether it's about discovering a hidden gem along our coastline with incredible views,
02:04or finding somewhere to entertain the kids during the school holidays.
02:08Perhaps a staff member at the caravan park has an interesting story.
02:12The opportunities really are endless when it comes to story ideas for the future.
02:17And that's why I love what I do, because the stories that I tell for the Port and Crow News are often my very own.
